Tag: hammondsport

I love small towns. As a kid growing up in western NY, when we wanted to take a day trip, or “go for a ride”, as we say, and we didn’t feel like going to Niagara Falls, we went to small towns. Niagara-on-the-Lake, over the border in Canada, was always a great option, especially if the Shaw Festival was on and we could go see a show. Saratoga Springs, to go see the horse races (and stop in an excellent bookstore, in recent years) is one of my mom’s favorite long drives. The Finger Lakes are a closer to home trip, and in recent years we’ve had a few lovely days in Skaneateles, including a boat trip on the lake.

When I was home for Christmas and we were thinking of something to do, I remembered my family had gone to the Corning Museum of Glass a while ago and raved about it. I asked if they’d be willing to go again, and they were! So the day after Christmas we took a ride to Corning. Continue reading

What is Noted in NYC?

If you live in NYC, it's a blog with lots of suggestions of things to do here -- many of them free, or fairly inexpensive. I try to write about lots of things that can be enjoyed year-round or annually, because sometimes it's hard to catch that thing that's this weekend only when you have about ten other things you have to do on Saturday.

If you live somewhere else, this blog is your chance to live vicariously! Ever wonder what you'd get up to if you lived in NYC? Find out here! From subway rides to Broadway shows, I write about it all, and try to give you a sense of what it'd be like if you were here. And if you're planning a trip, this is a great place to start for ideas, from tried and true outings like the Empire State Building to more offbeat ones, like the Elizabeth Street Garden.